Frank Spencer Sutton (October 23, 1923 – June 28, 1974) was an American actor best remembered for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter on the CBS television series Gomer Pyle – USMC.

Based in New York, Sutton also found work on the soaps The Edge of Night (1956) and The Secret Storm (1954). Sutton's imposing mug and hothead countenance proved quite suitable for playing …

Jun 30, 1974 · SHREVEPORT, La., June 29 (AP) — Frank Sutton, who played the tough Marine Corps Sergeant Carter in the “Gomer Pyle” television series, died last night at the age of 51.

Frank Spencer Sutton, known professionally as Frank Sutton, was an American actor and television personality celebrated for his iconic role as Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter on the CBS sitcom …

Aug 5, 2024 · He was best known as Sargent Vince Carter on the beloved 1960s TV sitcom, Gomer Pyle, USMC, which originally aired on CBS from 1966 to 1969. His name is Frank Sutton, who died …

Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, he was the only child of Frank Sims Sutton and Thelma Spencer, who met while both were working at the local newspaper, the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.

Frank Sutton was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Sutton began his acting career in film, appearing in such titles as 'Marty' (1955) and 'Four Boys and a Gun' (1957). He...

Frank Sutton was a genuinely kind man, paying out of pocket to visit the Marine Corps stationed throughout Vietnam in 1966. He performed a one-man show for the troops’ entertainment, …

Frank Spencer Sutton (October 23, 1923 – June 28, 1974) was an American actor. He was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter on the …

Feb 11, 2026 · Frank Spencer Sutton (October 23, 1923 – June 28, 1974) was an American actor best remembered for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter on the CBS television series Gomer …